Air France intends to spend several million euros to protect its aircraft from satellite navigation interference. The carrier plans to equip a portion of its fleet over the next three years with hardware that increases resilience against GPS signal jamming and spoofing. This was reported by Ixbt.com xabar.
The modernization will primarily affect Airbus A350 and Boeing 777 aircraft. The first 14 A350 airliners will be equipped with MMR receivers from Collins Aerospace between the end of 2026 and early 2027.
Following this, similar equipment will be installed on all 60 of the company's Boeing 777 aircraft.
This process is expected to be completed in 2027. New aircraft for Air France will be delivered with this system already installed.
The decision is linked to an increase in GPS disruption incidents, particularly on routes across Europe and Asia.
The airline expressed confidence that the new system will reduce the workload on pilots. It will also improve navigation accuracy and mitigate risks in areas where signals may be unstable or intentionally jammed.
There is a possibility for further modernization of this equipment in the future.
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